{"title":"Corgi Model Club","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"corgi-model-club-cd54321074-1126-ecurie-ecosse-racing-car-transporter","title":"CD54321065 1126 - Ecurie Ecosse Racing Car Transporter","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOriginally introduced into the Corgi range in October 1961, Corgi 1126, the Ecurie Ecosse Racing Car Transporter, is one of the most desirable die-cast models of its era. Featuring two decks, allowing three racing cars to be transported, the model also features a workshop, complete with benches and a miniature vice – all visible via a sliding door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlthough more expensive than a regular Corgi Toy, this impressive ‘Corgi Major’ was larger and worth every penny! It was available in two metallic colours – in deep blue (as per this Corgi Model Club edition and faithful to the actual vehicle) and a paler blue. Both variants were fitted with self-centring steering. Corgi 1126 was also available in Gift Set 16, complete with three Corgi racing cars. Production of ceased in 1965 after sales of around 145,000 – with the gift set selling an additional 90,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLength: 190mm Width: 51mm Height: 55mm \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58414584562048,"sku":"COR-CD54321065","price":67.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/Ecurie-Ecosse-in-front-box-1000px_498d69e3-11d8-4671-bd16-7b33f4dd0dce.webp?v=1783590748"},{"product_id":"corgi-model-club-cd54321074-268-green-hornet-black-beauty","title":"CD54321074 268 - Green Hornet Black Beauty","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Green Hornet TV show was completely unknown in the UK when the ‘Black Beauty’ was introduced by Corgi in November 1967. Nevertheless, it sold in excess of 800,000, cementing its status as an iconic 60s-era Corgi Toy. Featuring two miniature figures – the crime-fighting Green Hornet in the back seat, who swivelled to fire his pistol through an open window and his faithful assistant Kato in the driving seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKato was played by the legendary actor Bruce Lee in the TV show! However, the best features were a chromed front grille that lowered to fire missiles and a boot that flipped open to impressively propel flying ‘radar scanners’ skywards. Both were operated by levers on the side of the model. Presented on a card plinth that housed an instructions leaflet plus spare missiles and radar scanners, the ‘Black Beauty’ was available until 1972. It was relaunched by Corgi in 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eLength: 129mm Width: 49mm Height: 38mm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58414657732992,"sku":"COR-CD54321074","price":38.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/Greenhornetbox_1_d16f73b0-8952-4a94-84b5-86c8ffb82000.webp?v=1783591630"},{"product_id":"corgi-model-clubs-cd54321069-416-rac-radio-rescue-land-rover","title":"CD54321069 416 - RAC Radio Rescue Land Rover","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis ‘Series 1’ Land Rover was introduced into the Corgi range in 1959, a re-liveried version of Corgi 351 from the previous year. It omits 351’s bonnet-mounted spare wheel but added an aerial and a roof-mounted Radio Rescue sign, retaining the earlier model’s tinplate ‘tilt’, now with an RAC logo. Just over 200,000 were made, production ending in 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA small number didn’t have the roof-mounted sign whilst others included ‘Radio Rescue’ lettering on the ‘tilt’ alongside the RAC logo. In December 1962 it was revamped as Corgi 416S, with a ‘Series 2’ Land Rover body and featuring suspension, a plastic ‘tilt’ plus a moulded interior. Again, just over 200,000 were made, with production ending in 1965. These modest sales were dwarfed by Corgi 436, introduced at the same time. Despite being more basic ‘Series 2’ model, 436 sold in numbers of well over 1.5 million!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eLength: 98mm Width: 35mm Height: 45mm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58414674641280,"sku":"COR-CD54321069","price":31.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2858\/9896\/files\/Land-Rover-Radio-Rescue-on-box-1000px_5cc7507d-9173-42ce-a492-5392fdf54bed.webp?v=1783591924"},{"product_id":"corgi-model-club-cd54321012-335-4-2-litre-e-type-jaguar-in-red","title":"CD54321012 335 - 4.2 Litre E-Type Jaguar in Red","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLaunched into the Corgi Toys range in 1968, this classic Jaguar sports car was produced in two colour options – red or metallic blue. Both versions came with an opening bonnet, complete with a wonderfully detailed 4.2 litre engine and doors that opened to reveal miniature tilting seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe details didn’t end there as Corgi bestowed the model with tiny bonnet-mounted mirrors, a separately moulded exhaust and beautifully modelled spoked wheels. The only controversial feature was the model’s clear plastic ‘bubble’ packaging, which was difficult to open. 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Chief among them were opening doors, bonnet and boot, plus a detailed cream interior with tipping seats. The exterior had chrome trims, jewelled headlights and a detailed engine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, what most remember about this detailed Corgi is its colourful striped sliding sun roof! 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